Cape Verde · SANTO ANTAO TOURS
Santo Antão has no airport, so every visit starts on the Mindelo ferry. These 11 cover the Cova crater walk, the Ribeira Grande valleys and the cliff road to Ponta do Sol, priced and honest about how much climbing is involved.
See Santo Antão’s Cova crater, Fontainhas, Paúl Valley, fishing villages, and a grogue distillery on a scenic seven-hour island tour.
“Really great day with Itza and Ivan. Though it’s a lot of in and out of the van, the stops were perfect for trying local snacks and drinks and for taking pictures that really capture the essence of the island.”
Hike Santo Antão’s Cova crater to Paul Valley, with ocean views, tropical plantations, a grogue tasting, and local guiding for $100.
“I'm Extremely disappointed with the way that Bu Country Tours handled my booking! I confirmed an updated pick up location the day before my scheduled tour, only to find out on the actual tour day that the people in the office had neglected to notify the tour guides. What resulted from that mess up was that both me and the poor tour guides (Lea and Maira) were trying in vain to locate each other via Whatsapp for 2 hours. The person from the Bu Country Tour office that I spoke to on the day kept telling me that my tour guides were gonna head back to pick me up at…”
Explore Santo Antão’s Cova Crater, mountain ridges, Paul Valley, and local food on a small-group day tour with lunch included.
“Natcha was the best guide for this amazing day trip and hike for me and my mum. He was patient and friendly and tolt us a lot about the island. Great overall experience! Would love to come again!”
Hike Santo Antão from Ponta do Sol to Cruzinha, with Fontainhas views, black-sand beaches, turtle spotting, and local guides.
“La organización y la atención de la agencia fue estupenda. La ruta es súper bonita y muy recomendable La atención de Américo, nuestro guía, inmejorable. Se portó de 10 y nos hizo la ruta muy amena. Un excelente profesional!”
Explore Fogo Volcano from São Filipe, walk across 2014 lava, visit rural villages, and taste local Manecon wine with fresh goat cheese.
“unser Guide Edmar hat uns einen wunderschönen Tag geschenkt.sehr gute Informationen gegeben.wi rkonnten uns sehr gut verständigen . Er ist außerordentlich sympathisch. Vielen Dank”
Hike from Cova de Paúl’s volcanic crater into Santo Antão’s green valley, with mountain views, local guiding, and optional grogue tasting.
“The scenery was amazing! Edson was a great guide: he seemed to sense our pace; he was very informative. We had a wonderful lunch at a cafe he recommended. My legs were sore for days….we did it downhill, but it is frequently steep, with loose gravel over paving stones. Still, very do-able and totally worth it! Highly recommended.”
See Santo Antão’s Cova crater, mountain roads, Fontainhas, Ponta do Sol, Paul Valley, and a local grogue distillery on a private day tour.
“Excursion très complète pour contempler les points emblématiques de l’île de santo antao . Notre Guide RIVA a été génial, et d’une gentillesse absolue. Natif de l’île, il nous a expliqué toute l’histoire de celle ci et fait découvrir des endroits à couper le souffle . Ses compéRead more”
Hike Santo Antão from Ponta do Sol to Fontainhas, Praia das Aranhas, and Cruzinha with a private guide, ocean views, and beach time.
“Hands down one of the most memorable outdoor experiences I've had. From the very start, our guide was welcoming, friendly and incredibly knowledgeable about the area, not just the trails, but also the local wildlife, history, and ecology. ThRead more”
Review of Santo Antão’s Paúl hike, with village trails, waterfalls, mountain views, rum tasting, lunch details, price advice, and practical tips.
“Super randonnée, quelle paysage !!! 3h-3h30 de marche que nous n'avons pas vu passé. Merci Sue, notre guide pour sa bonne humeur !”
Hike Santo Antão’s Ribeira de Torre valley, visit rural villages and a rum distillery, then swim beneath a mountain waterfall.
“João was an excellent guide, the chat with local people, the scenary”
Hike Santo Antão’s Cova crater to Paul Valley with a multilingual guide, ocean views, tropical farms, and a traditional grogue tasting.
“O passeio como um todo foi incrível. O guia John nos buscou na nossa hospedagem e nos levou até a Cova de carro, de onde partimos numa trilha a pé durante algumas horas. O percurso todo tinhas vistas espetaculares e o guia conhecia muito bem o caminho e a natureza. Recomendamos a todos!”
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